A great question can spark an exciting journey of discovery. As parents, educators, or any other adult entrusted with shaping a child’s life, the questions that we ask ourselves about how to best help children learn can deeply impact both their learning outcomes and relationship to learning itself. The question we are exploring today is: “How can we make learning music enjoyable for kids?”
Fun and Interactive Online Music Lessons
Most musicians refer to creating music as playing music and therein lies the key: Making music learning fun is all about play! When we present meaningful knowledge as something fun, lighthearted or like a game, we bring it to life for children in a way that aligns with how they naturally experience the world. That means we need to frame learning music in a way that is colorful, lively, and easy to jump into. Luckily, My Music Workshop’s in demand music lessons tick all those boxes. With easy to use software that presents musical concepts with vivid animations, opportunities to earn points as you progress and engaging instruction from expert teachers, My Music Workshop turns learning music into a fun, rewarding journey. The best part is that your child or students can learn from anywhere they can access the My Music Workshop website!
Alternatives to Traditional Music Instruction
Traditionally, one-on-one music instruction involves a teacher selecting an instrument specific book and then methodically guiding the student through the
curriculum. While this approach is effective, it may not always be the best fit for every child who wants to learn an instrument.
presents musical material in an interactive and joyful way that goes beyond just a repetitious review of musical concepts. However, your kiddos won’t miss out on the high expectations of private music instruction. Our expert teachers emphasize the importance of practice– integrating it with fun, engaging content that makes practicing easier and more enjoyable.
The Power of Giving Children Options
My Music Workshop not only provides fun and exciting musical content but also offers children a variety of instruments to explore. They can learn the fundamentals of piano, drums, ukulele, and singing. This variety helps keep children engaged, allowing them to discover which instrument resonates with them the most. As the old adage goes, “variety is the spice of life!” By empowering children with choices, we encourage them to continue their musical learning journey.
Some Tips for Making Life More Musical
In addition to incorporating My Music Workshop’s on demand music lessons into your child’s or student’s routine, here are a few practical tips for creating a “fun” environment around music and learning in your sphere of influence.
1. Put on Leonard Bernstein’s narrated compilation of works curated especially for children, featuring Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, and Benjamin Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. With the unlimited access we have to digital media these days, you can easily find it on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Music. Play it in the car with your kiddo and let it rip! Classical music doesn’t have to be stuffy—Bernstein brings these pieces to life with his charming narration, specifically designed for young listeners.
2. Attend a live concert in your community! With the holiday season in full swing, free concert opportunities are everywhere. Experiencing live music not only creates lasting memories, but it also helps your child connect to what they are learning in their music lessons. Simply type “free concerts near me,” and you’ll be amazed by the wealth of music waiting to be enjoyed!
3. Let your hair down and have a dance party with the kids in your life—it may sound silly, but that’s the point! Create a playlist for family or classroom dance sessions, and if you’re feeling adventurous, grab some glow sticks and turn it into a full-blown party. Music (and life, for that matter!) doesn’t always need to be taken so seriously. Plus, dancing naturally reinforces musical concepts like keeping a steady beat, distinguishing between the verse and the chorus, and feeling the rhythm with our bodies. These are all essential elements of music-making.
4. Take stock of your own musical desires as a parent or educator. What better way could you encourage your child or students to pursue the joy of music than to pursue it yourself? Do you have an instrument that has been collecting dust? Is there an instrument that you have always wanted to
learn how to play? It’s never too late for us to enter the fun and satisfaction of making music. You may surprise yourself and discover that you too, want to have more fun in your life through learning an instrument!
Getting Serious About Play
Fred Rogers, the creator and star of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, once said, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play IS serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” More often than not, important truths are paradoxical and this is certainly true when it comes to making music learning fun for kids! If we want children to take learning seriously, we must make it a priority to present it in the most exciting, inspiring way possible! With My Music Workshop, you can get serious about your child’s music education by offering our fun-filled program to them. During this season of holiday giving and joy, what could be better than investing in the musical endeavors the children in your life have the chance to take? With our affordable, accessible, and easy-to-use program, we would be elated to help you spread the joy of music in your home or your classrooms.
What is the next step?
Click here to sign up for a free 7- day trial to see if our program is a good fit. If the kiddo in your life enjoys it (which we truly believe they will!), you can sign up for an affordable, monthly subscription. Our subscriptions start at just $10 per month and you have the option to cancel at any time.
